The effects of spherical geometry on the evolution of baroclinic waves

Integrations of a two-layer primitive equation (PE) model in spherical and Cartesian geometry were compared to study the effects of spherical geometry on the nonlinear evolution of baroclinic waves. The results are offered.

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of the atmospheric sciences 1993-02, Vol.50 (4), p.597-612
Hauptverfasser:	WHITAKER, J. S, SNYDER, C
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Atmosphere Earth, ocean, space Exact sciences and technology External geophysics General circulation. Atmospheric waves Geometry Meteorology
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Zusammenfassung:	Integrations of a two-layer primitive equation (PE) model in spherical and Cartesian geometry were compared to study the effects of spherical geometry on the nonlinear evolution of baroclinic waves. The results are offered.
ISSN:	0022-4928 1520-0469
DOI:	10.1175/1520-0469(1993)050<0597:TEOSGO>2.0.CO;2